World League

Dionisio Fernanco
Spectators: 7500 (Terracing: 5626, Seating: 1725, VIP seats: 149) forsal FC's Attilio Pani started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Montrell Harrell took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Attilio Pani, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 8 minutes into the match, Sportivo Ben Hur's goal looked a bit too open when Attilio Pani came free, but Montrell Harrell reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Jorge Hagi in the 18th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Válter Tasso prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Válter Tasso made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Teo Elivareo in the 20th minute of play. When Sportivo Ben Hur's Jorge Hagi in the 27th minute got a chance for a shot 27th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye forsal FC's goalie prevented a goal. Válter Tasso was out of position in the 33 minute of play, and Jorge Hagi capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Jorge Hagi really showed his touch with that goal: 1-0. In the 44th minute, Eduardo Arnalt hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Sportivo Ben Hur's Montrell Harrell played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Enrico Lorenzi in the 45th minute of play. Jorge Hagis short, quick shot in the 47thth minute got Válter Tasso to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. The supporters of forsal FC booed when Sportivo Ben Hur was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 47 match minutes in a wonderful position. Eduardo Arnalt didn't get a good kick on the ball. forsal FC made a substitution. Franco Fortunato replaced Enrico Lorenzi. Eduardo Arnalt kicked well hit freekick during the 48th minute of the match. After 50 minutes, Attilio Pani made it 1-1 with a short kick to the right side. Sportivo Ben Hur's Montrell Harrell tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Jorge Hagi stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Teo Elivareo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 54th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mario Rodriguez in the 56th minute of play forced forsal FC's goalkeeper Válter Tasso to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Válter Tasso showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jorge Hagi, who was totally free with the ball in the 58th minute. 64 minutes into the match, Sportivo Ben Hur's goal looked a bit too open when Emiliano Lucchetta came free, but Montrell Harrell reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to Sportivo Ben Hur getting a freekick after 68 minutes play. Eduardo Pirro hit a great ball. After 73 played minutes Sportivo Ben Hur got a freekick which was hit by Jaakob Rahkonen. Sportivo Ben Hur made a substitution. Pablo Escobar replaced Eduardo Pirro. Sportivo Ben Hur made a substitution. Arturo Baladi replaced Teo Elivareo. In the 74th minute, Jaakob Rahkonen hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Válter Tasso showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Arturo Baladi in the 84th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, forsal FC's Patricio Eneto got a free kick in the 86th minute. forsal FC's Válter Tasso played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mario Rodriguez in the 89th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mario Rodriguez in the 92nd minute of play forced forsal FC's goalkeeper Válter Tasso to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 93rd minute of the match Sportivo Ben Hur got a corner. forsal FC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Jonas Esiquio ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner led Sportivo Ben Hur's Mario Rodriguez to fire away a dangerous shot which Válter Tasso despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Válter Tasso made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jaakob Rahkonen in the 97th minute of play. 98 minutes had been played when some careless play by forsal FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Jonas Esiquio was slow to take the kick. During this time Sportivo Ben Hur's players had a chance to rest. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Sportivo Ben Hur had played much better football throughout.